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Looking at buying a 1993 BMW 530 M60 V8

I have an E30 coupe. Has the 260 gearbox in it. will this engine bolt on?

I have checked google but people haven't really answer my question some say it will work others say no it will not.

Just looking for a straight answer and if any mods would be needed. (currently have 320i)

Cheers

Guys

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No. Your gearbox won't work.

Sammy J on the forums is doing a conversion at the moment... search his thread for more details.

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No. Your gearbox won't work.

Sammy J on the forums is doing a conversion at the moment... search his thread for more details.

Bugger :C

Cheers for the quick reply. Will look into it.

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yeah mate the old g260 wont work with the v8. it would just destroy it with the v8s torque anyway

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Oh bummer there was on trademe for $1000. Was thinking of dropping it in if it worked. MMmm Oh well I'll keep my eyes open for a m50 then :D

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260's handle HX35's/GT35's on M20s producing monster sized torques Sam, they are tanks :D

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Yeah I read a thread about this. People saying they can take the power but bolt pattern might not be the same. I couldn't really get a good answer. That's why I'm asking on here.

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260's handle HX35's/GT35's on M20s producing monster sized torques Sam, they are tanks :D

really? everyone was telling me that it wouldnt handle a m50b28! but hmm stand corrected thats good to know as my friend has plans for his m20

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Hey mate,

I am the guy selling the engine, you could have it with the Tiptronic Auto, still has selectable gears.

I have been thinking of buying an E30 and putting the engine and box in, I think it would still be fun and a great driver even with the Auto. It would be mental with a turbo or two on it(I had an idea to run a couple of turbos at 5-6psi and aim for 350bhp.

My brother has a 318 Turbo and I keep telling him I will build a V8 to beat him hahaha.

Cheers,

Barry.

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Hey mate,

I am the guy selling the engine, you could have it with the Tiptronic Auto, still has selectable gears.

I have been thinking of buying an E30 and putting the engine and box in, I think it would still be fun and a great driver even with the Auto. It would be mental with a turbo or two on it(I had an idea to run a couple of turbos at 5-6psi and aim for 350bhp.

My brother has a 318 Turbo and I keep telling him I will build a V8 to beat him hahaha.

Cheers,

Barry.

Haha Heya Barry,

I just got a manual box put into ma bimmer so dont really want to go back to the auto :c

I will see what people think about it first be great if she'd work.

Also would I need other parts?

New ecu ?

Inter cooler ?

Stuff like that.

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Haha Heya Barry,

I just got a manual box put into ma bimmer so dont really want to go back to the auto :c

I will see what people think about it first be great if she'd work.

Also would I need other parts?

New ecu ?

Inter cooler ?

Stuff like that.

Only if you wanted a turbo yes.

email me mate and I will tell you what I had in mind. [email protected]

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Only if you wanted a turbo yes.

email me mate and I will tell you what I had in mind. [email protected]

Haha keep it non turbo to start with and if I want power then would do it. Will see if I can get the old man to sharft me couple hundred see if I can make the payments im still paying off ma gearbox.

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